Tottenham coach Andre Villas-Boas publicly acknowledged for the first time that Gareth Bale would likely leave the club ahead of his team’s Europa League
clash with Dinamo Tblisi, saying that the Welshman’s anticipated move to Real Madrid “could happen very, very soon."

Meanwhile, Bale, who is said to be furious with Spurs
management, has stopped showing up for practice. While AVB said he wishes the Wales international “the best,” he added: “the fact that he hasn't turned up [to training] ... I don't
think it's the correct behavior.” Nevertheless, “What's happening is a dream move for him so I think in the end, Tottenham will accept most likely the biggest transfer in world
football,” the Portuguese concluded.